Mechanical Fitter

Questech are recruiting on behalf of our client in Halifax, West Yorkshire for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to undertake the assembly, testing, instrumentation, and associated tasks.

If you're looking to embark on a career with an industry leading business then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

The Person :

* NVQ Level 3 trained or have other relevant qualifications

* Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience of working in a Valves & Controls manufacturing environment.

* Have previous experience working with valves, pumps, and actuators, Valve instrumentation, Piping, Calibration of positioners, Actuator setting, Function testing, Hysteresis and deadband testing

* Proven experience of project and process development work desirable

* Working knowledge of computer packages such as Word and Excel desirable.

* Heavy lifting may be required equipment weighting up to 15kg.

The Role:

* Establish the tasks required and how they should be carried out, which may involve the adaptation of existing methods and procedures.

* Maintain Health & Safety standards within area.

* Participate in both department projects and overall operations projects when required.

* Able to work as part of a team or under own initiative.

* Lead or participate in lean activities to continually improve the operational effectiveness of the process and areas

* Complete in progress check sheet for all valves built

* Develop, maintain and adhere to SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).

* Help to define, diagnose and solve problems as part of a team using a logical and disciplined approach (i.e. 8D).

* Check test equipment is fit for purpose and highlight any concerns.

* Hydro test body and seat, FE testing and vacuum testing of valves, this includes ASME procedures.

This role is working Monday to Thursday - Days Only.

4 Day working week - working compressed hours

The salary is £35,000pa - Excellent benefits package included.

For more information regarding this position contact:

Laura Riding

Questech Recruitment